Books with author Frank Daniel

The wonder in getting what you didn’t know you want… So thinks Philippa Swift, when she finds a best friend in Eliza Romin. It is 1969, in Munich, Germany. The imaginative 13-year-olds rule the woods around the American army post, galloping on fantasy horses, exploring the German cemetery, buying sweets from an enigmatic shopkeeper, and plotting their next overnight beneath the forest moon. At the Little Oktoberfest carnival, Philippa falls for the boy who runs the pony concession and gets closer to the horses, until the boy gets too close to her. And then Eliza and her family move back to the States, taking with them the personal secrets that had puzzled Philippa. Blindsided and bereft, Philippa wonders was it all real? She seeks solace in the cold of isolation, where she is forced to confront and decipher elusive aspects of who she is and what she really wants. The Moon Can Tell, in time-traveling narrative, lays bare the workings of Philippa’s maturing psyche to reveal the texture, the emotional depth, and the risks of adolescent female friendship.

-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------A Magically Mysterious Fantasy Adventure....-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Unwittingly transported hundreds of years into the future by Merlin when he was merely a baby, Peter Butler, the only child of the legendary King Arthur, is thrust directly into the oldest conflict in history after he is mugged one evening. Peter must battle against deadly secret organisations in order to locate and destroy Mallum Mallus, an ancient and powerful sorcerer king lost to time, before he can devour the Light of Adunaris within Peter and use it to dominate both humankind and the Guardians.Peter sets off on his epic magical quest aided by his centuries old godmother, Glynnis Goldwine, as they begin deciphering clues left by Nostradamus, that lead them to long forgotten and mystical artefacts.His quest will not be an easy one as the Illuminati hunt him, the Arcanium need him and Governments want him!-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Official review by Book Viral...-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------"A quest that arcs across the centuries, The Order of Ascalon is the debut fantasy adventure novel from author Daniel J Franks. It’s an imaginative read, with Franks weaving the requisite elements of popular fantasy and is bound to have readers engrossed in no time as a gamut of historical characters are given an intriguing makeover. From Merlin to George Washington, each adds an interesting dimension that is in keeping with the tone and levity of the yarn Franks spins. Cleverly integrating myth and legend, the magical elements are in context with his young protagonist’s quest and certainly keep the pages turning. Making for an entertaining read that is unpredictable without being overly complicated, whilst the action rarely slows to idle. It isn’t a tale to wallow in deep thematic prose and for that reason is likely to have a broader spectrum of appeal beyond its genre. The Order of Ascalon is certainly an ambitious start to a series with much potential and is sure to attract many interested and enthusiastic followers. It is certainly recommended."